Resource Registered Nurse - PCU Float Pool (Zone 6)

Advocate Health•Charlotte, NC

2d•$38 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

The Resource Registered Nurse position is part of Charlotte's Resource Team and requires floating to facilities within Zone 6: CMC, Mercy, Lake Norman, University, Cabarrus, and Stanly. The role provides nursing care across the patient care continuum, monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, and collaborates with patients, families, and the care team to influence outcomes. The nurse may be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs. The position supports safe, evidence-based, ethical, and integrated patient care. The nurse must provide age-appropriate care, understand growth and development across the lifespan, and assess and interpret patient information to identify age-specific needs. The position is full-time, with 36 hours per week.

Requirements

Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where nursing services are provided.
Typically requires 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
Time-management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Proficiency operating computer functions, including email, electronic records, and digital platforms.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and support 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
Ability to push or pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
Ability to perform physical safety interventions, including patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
Protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary when exposed to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, or communicable disease.
Physical Abilities Testing may be required.

Nice To Haves

Two years of service-line-specific RN experience preferred.
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.

Responsibilities

Participate in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
Use the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families throughout the continuum of care.
Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team to influence care outcomes.
Uphold and promote a culture of safety.
Continuously evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes and take action as needed.
Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures, as applicable.
Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, foster team collaboration, and delegate appropriately.
Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
Follow the ANA Code of Ethics, make ethical decisions, respect interdisciplinary roles, and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care.
Delegate appropriately to Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
Maintain accurate and timely EHR documentation.
Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area as needed.
Provide care appropriate to the age and developmental needs of patients, following departmental policies and procedures.